NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Hiring Fair in New York, NY for NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) (2024)

NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC)

New York, NY

Awen Solutions Group

Remote

DLR Group

Denver

Maxwell Engineers, Inc.

Miami, Florida

DLR Group

Dallas, Texas

MD Architects

Indianapolis, Indiana

DLR Group

Nashville, Tennessee

DLR Group

Columbus, OH or Cleveland, OH

DLR Group

Des Moines, Iowa

DLR Group

Sacramento, California

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting

Charlotte, NC, Durham, NC, Charleston, SC, and Orlando, FL

Gary Lee Partners

Chicago, IL

Identity Architects

Houston, Texas, United States

Identity Architects

Houston, Texas, United States

Trade Design Build

Ithaca, New York

Bettisworth North Architects and Planners Inc.

Anchorage, Alaska

Solex Architecture

Danville, Virginia

Monterey County

California

Medxcel

Indianapolis, Indiana

VCBO Architecture

Salt Lake City

Bates Masi + Architects

East Hampton, NY

EwingCole

New York, New York

St. Louis County

Clayton, Missouri

Steelman Partners LLP

Las Vegas, NV

Rowdy Red Construction

San Francisco

We are looking to fill over 30 full-time vacancies. Entry-level through managerial positions are available. If you are interested in attending, you must register on Eventbrite and email your resume to DDCrecruitment@ddc.nyc.gov by July 10, 2024, to reserve your spot. Space is limited. Read more about our agency and vacancies below.

Who is DDC?

As the City’s primary capital construction project manager, we build and renovate civic facilities New Yorkers use every day. We provide communities with new or renovated structures such as firehouses, libraries, police precincts, courthouses, senior centers, and more. We also build sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, roadways, sewers, and water mains - quality infrastructure essential for a healthy, resilient city. These projects enhance every neighborhood and each borough, ultimately improving the lives of all New Yorkers.

Target Audience

DDC seeks entry-level and experienced architects, civil engineers and project managers to assist with various construction projects related to public buildings, infrastructure, safety, and site compliance. In-office and fieldwork opportunities are available.

Available Positions

• Civil Engineering Intern
• Please note, this is a full-time entry-level position; this not an internship position. Also, this position has an upcoming exam requirement. More information will be provided during the hiring fair.
• Project Manager Intern– Entry-level full-time position
• Please note, this is a full-time entry-level position; this not an internship position.
• Assistant Civil Engineer
• Please note, this position has an upcoming exam requirement. More information will be provided during the hiring fair.

Experience needed positions:

• Assistant Architect
• Assistant Landscape Architect
• Surveyor
• Architect
• Landscape Architect
• Administrative Architect
• Administrative Landscape Architect

If selected for a position you may receive an offer on the spot.

SALARIES ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

*If you are interested in attending, you must pre-register and send a copy of your current resume by July 10th, 2024.

**Please carefully review the Minimum Requirements below for each position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Civil Engineering Intern– Entry-level full-time position
  Salary: $64,608

Minimum Requirements: A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college. A degree in any other engineering discipline or in civil engineering technology is NOT acceptable.

Please note: this position has an upcoming exam requirement. More information will be provided during the hiring fair.

• Project Manager Intern– Entry-level full-time position
  Salary: $64,760

Minimum Requirements: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; or

2. A master’s degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.

• Assistant Civil Engineer – Full-time position
  Starting salary: $71,726

Minimum Requirements: 1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university. Note: A degree in any other engineering area or in any engineering technology area is not acceptable.

Please note: This position has an upcoming exam requirement. More information will be provided during the hiring fair.

• Assistant Architect – Full-time position
  Salary: $71,726

Minimum Requirements: 1. A Bachelor or a Master of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or

2. A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five-year first professional degree program in architecture from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work; or

3. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect.

The following are examples of four-year degrees that are NOT acceptable to meet the education requirement: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology; Bachelor of Professional Studies in Architecture; Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts issued by the Architectural Department of a college; Bachelor of Science in Art and Design issued by the Architectural Department of a college.

Note: A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

• Assistant Landscape Architect – Full-time position
  Salary: $71,726

Minimum Requirements: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience e in landscape architectural work; or

2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect.

• Surveyor – Full-time position
  Salary: $78,432
  A master’s degree in landscape architecture (which must be obtained by January 31, 2015) from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or

  NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

  2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and
  Four (4) years full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.

  NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
  SPECIAL NOTE:
  In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Minimum Requirements: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in surveying, surveying engineering, surveying engineering technology or in similar surveying-related majors, and two years of full-time satisfactory land surveying experience; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university in the surveying-related majors listed in \"1\" above, and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in \"1\" above; or

3. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of full time satisfactory experience as described in \"1\" above; and

4. A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

• Architect – Full-time position

Salary: varies based on experience and position

Minimum Requirements: 1. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State Registration as an Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

2. In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

3. In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

• Landscape Architect – Full-time position
  Salary: varies based on experience and position

Minimum Requirements: 1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and

A master’s degree in landscape architecture (which must be obtained by January 31, 2015) from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or

NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and Four (4) years full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.

NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

SPECIAL NOTE:

In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

• Administrative Architect – Full-time, managerial position
  Salary: varies based on experience and position

Minimum Requirements: A valid New York State Registration as an Architect is required. In addition, candidates must have six (6) years of full-time paid experience in architectural work, at least two (2) years of which shall have been as an administrative architect.

• Administrative Landscape Architect – Full-time, managerial position
  Salary: varies based on experience and position

Minimum Requirements: A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape architect is required. In addition, candidates must have six (6) years of full-time paid experience in landscape architectural work, at least two (2) years of which shall have been as an administrative landscape architect.

Who is DDC?

About Us - Department of Design and Construction (nyc.gov)

Registration Reminder

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.